A comprehensive historical photo book published by Mainichi Shimbun in 1979, titled Bessatsu 100-M People's Showa History: Japan's Military History Vol. 1 - Imperial Japanese Army History. It records the full scope of the Imperial Japanese Army from its founding in the Meiji era through the end of WWII.


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Description

Grade: Very good -
The cover has scratches, dirt, sun damage, and signs of use, but the contents are still readable. Please check the photos and video.

Appearance of the item

  • Some Scuff as photos.
  • Some Scratch as photos.
  • Some stains as photos.
  • Some deterioration over time as photos.

Please check on the photos for detailed condition of the product.

Item Size

Length 28cm/11in

Width 21cm/8in

Height 2cm/0.8in

Item Weight

Weight 792g/27.9oz

This is a highly regarded volume from Mainichi Shimbun's definitive "100-Million People's Showa History" series. It compiles a vast collection of rare, authentic archival photographs taken by wartime correspondents and official institutions.

The contents analyze the army's trajectory from various angles, featuring operational maps, tactical histories, field equipment, military uniforms, medals, and the daily lives of officers and soldiers. It serves as an invaluable visual reference for military historians, uniform researchers, and global collectors of WWII Pacific Theater materials.

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